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Four Challenges of Platform Teams: Insights from ThoughtWorks Experts
Platform engineering is crucial to driving innovation, scaling development, and ensuring seamless integration across organizations. As platform engineers, we often face complex challenges that require strategic solutions, a deep understanding of technology, and the ability to align with broader business goals. In this article, we share our experiences working within platform engineering and discuss some…
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Leadership Pattern: Invest in Platform Teams and Accelerate the IT Function
The autonomy of teams is supported by the ability to operate as independent teams. The way to achieve autonomy through DevOps is by setting up teams (Business System teams) structured around distinct services and products, as shown in the following figure. The guidance of architects is of great help when setting up teams, such as…
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Characteristics of Antifragile Organizations
Antifragile organizations have a culture that enables people to learn fast from their environment, adapt to it, and take advantage of volatility. Some of the characteristics of antifragile organizations are: Antifragile organizations support Agile and Lean philosophies well. Many enterprises have invested in these philosophies over the past decades. DASA DevOps Leader DASA DevOps Leader…
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DASA and Future Processing Announce Partnership to Launch DevAIOps Product Suite
DASA, in collaboration with Future Processing, has developed the DASA DevAIOps Product Suite. Businesses that fail to adopt AI are struggling to keep up with competitors who are using it to accelerate product development and improve efficiency. The DASA DevAIOps Product Suite provides talent products and guidance products, enabling faster time-to-market and time-to-value for products.…
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Key Methods for Tracking Business Objectives
Three distinct methodologies to identify, execute, and track business goals with precision and agility. In the dynamic business landscape, aligning objectives and strategies is pivotal for success. Three distinct methodologies, Hoshin Kanri, OGSM, and OKR, stand out as powerful instruments for identifying, executing, and tracking business goals with precision and agility. Hoshin Kanri: Strategic Policy…
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Business Objectives Should Make the Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) More Tangible
Business objectives, potentially derived from the BHAG, refer to the specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) targets set by an organization to achieve its overall mission and vision. They represent the desired outcomes and results the organization aims to accomplish within a specific timeframe. Business objectives provide a clear direction and focus for the…
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Common Challenges in Portfolio Management
Common challenges Lack of clear portfolio strategy Unclear strategic direction hampers decision-making and leads to confusion and wasted effort. Inadequate portfolio governance Inefficient governance structures and processes result in delays, conflicting priorities, and decision-making bottlenecks. Insufficient alignment between strategy and execution Misalignment between strategic goals and portfolio execution leads to wasted resources and compromised outcomes.…
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Empowering Product Managers: Tools for Effective Product Management
In the ever-evolving realm of product management, navigating the journey from ideation to market success can be intricate and unpredictable. Strategic decisions, design iterations, and operational hurdles are just a few of the challenges product managers face daily. This article aims to illuminate the path for product managers by showcasing how a comprehensive suite of…
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Elevating Product Success: Maximizing Value, Impact, and Experience
In the dynamic realm of product management, the triad of value, impact, and experience stands as the cornerstone for the success of any product. These core concepts dictate not only a product’s market relevance but also its ability to exceed customer expectations and achieve business goals. In this blog post, we delve into the foundational…
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Transforming Product Development with Product Discovery: A Guide to Understanding Customer Needs
In today’s fast-paced market, understanding customer needs early in the product development lifecycle can make the difference between a product’s success and its failure. Product discovery is the critical phase where these needs are identified and validated, ensuring that development resources are used efficiently and effectively. Despite its importance, many product managers struggle with this…
